The festival of Sharadiya Navratri is celebrated in honor of the power forms of Goddess Durga. This holy festival lasting nine days is an opportunity for devotees to communicate courage, energy and spiritual power. During this time, along with worshiping various forms of Maa Durga, the importance of Shaktipeeths also increases. Shaktipeeth is considered a place associated with the remains and jewelery of the holy body of the Devi, where the mother’s special power and purity is enshrined. Let’s know about some Shaktipeeths.
Some major Shaktipeeths and their beliefs
Ambaji Shaktipeeth, Gujarat
Ambaji Shaktipeeth, located in Banaskantha district of Gujarat, is considered to be one of the most major site of 51 Shaktipeeths. Here Goddess Sati’s heart fell, so this place is considered very sacred. There is no idol in the temple. Here ‘Shri Visa Yantra’ is worshiped, which is a special device. Special puja, garba and bhajan-kirtan are organized here during Navratri.
Bahula Devi Shaktipeeth, Bengal
Bahula Devi Shaktipeeth is located in Ketugram in Vardhman district of West Bengal. Here the left hand of Goddess Sati fell, due to which this place is famous as Shaktipeeth. This place especially becomes the center of attraction for devotees during Navratri. Worshiping Goddess Bahula here brings mental peace, freedom from sufferings and positive energy.
Naina Devi Shaktipeeth, Himachal Pradesh
Naina Devi Shaktipeeth Devi Sati is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths located in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. Here the left eye of Mother Sati fell, so this place was named ‘Naina Devi’. This Shaktipeeth especially becomes the center of attraction for devotees during Navratri. Worshiping here is beneficial in eye diseases and provides mental peace.
Hinglaj Shaktipeeth, Balochistan, Pakistan
This Shaktipeeth is located in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, where Goddess Sati’s head fell. Despite being inaccessible, this place is considered extremely sacred and powerful for devotees. Every year ‘Hinglaj Yatra’ is organized here in the spring, in which thousands of devotees participate.
Manikarnika Shaktipeeth, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
This Shaktipeeth is located at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, where the right ear and coil of Goddess Sati fell. This place is considered to be the place of a mother who removes fear, obstacles and negative energy. Worshiping here experiences positivity and peace in life.
Harsiddhi Devi Shaktipeeth, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
This Shaktipeeth is located in Ujjain, where the elbow of Goddess Sati fell. This goddess is considered to be the protector of power and health. The temple has 11 vermilion symbols of 11 ends offered by King Vikramaditya. This place is also considered important for Tantra Sadhana.
Kalika Devi Shaktipeeth, Gujarat
Kalika Devi Shaktipeeth is located in Pavagadh, Gujarat, where the right toe of Mata Sati fell. This Shaktipeeth is worshiped as the goddess of power, courage and success. There is a special crowd of devotees here during Navratri, where they worship the Goddess and wish for mental and spiritual power.
Kanchi Devarbha Shaktipeeth, Tamil Nadu
Kanchi Devarbha Shaktipeeth is located in Kanchivaram, Tamil Nadu, which is considered a symbol of knowledge, spiritual development and happiness and prosperity. Here the skeleton of Goddess Sati fell, due to which it got the status of Shaktipeeth. The power here is ‘Devarbha’ and Bhairav ’Ruru’.
Vimala Devi Shaktipeeth, Puri, Odisha
Vimala Devi is located in Shaktipeeth, Puri, Odisha where the navel of Goddess Sati fell. Due to which this Shaktipeeth is considered extremely important among all. Vimala Devi is also considered the protector of the Jagannath temple. The first Goddess is worshiped here, then offerings to Lord Jagannath. This place is extremely sacred and the center of faith of the devotees.
